How far is Homer, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Homer, GA to Roswell, GA is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.88 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.77 mi
86.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.77 mi
Kilometers
86.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.88 mi
Kilometers
122.11 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Homer
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Roswell
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Homer
35.3 mi
00h 39m
To Roswell
40.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross

    85 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Roswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Historic Homer Highway
54 mi · 71%
Holcomb Bridge Road
7.93 mi · 10%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.58 mi · 5%
Norcross Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Warsaw Road
0.6 mi · 1%
GA 140 West
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Historic Homer Highway

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 39m from Homer
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Homer and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer to Roswell?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Homer and 40.6 miles from Roswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Homer and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 53.77 mi (86.53 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.499146, 34.3339)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.23
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.62 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.78 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $5.62 $15.07 $30.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Roswell. The current time is 19:30:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.